Latest Gil Scott-heron News
Gil Scott-heron's Daughter Wants Half-brother Cut From Estate
One of Gil Scott-Heron's daughters has filed legal papers in a New York court to have her half-brother removed as the administrator of the jazz great's estate amid allegations they are not actually related.Raquiyah Kelly-Heron...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 12 August 2013
Jay Z Leaves His Mark On New York's Carnegie Hall
Jay Z playing to less than 3,000 people wouldn't have been a bother to one of the most successful rap artists in history. Izzo has consistently raised the bar for himself in terms of popularity...
By WENN on 07 February 2012
Jay Z Brings Hip-hop To Historic Carnegie Hall
Jay Z became only the second hip-hop star in history to perform a concert at New York's Carnegie Hall on Monday evening (January 6, 2012). Wyclef Jean graced the stage in 2001, with Stevie Wonder,...
By WENN on 07 February 2012
Kanye West Performs At Gil Scott-heron's Funeral
Kanye West performed in tribute to Gil Scott-Heron at his funeral yesterday (02.06.11).The rapper appeared at the memorial service at Harem's Riverside Church to give a rendition of 'Lost in the World', which includes a...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 June 2011
Soul Icon Gil Scott-heron Dead At 62
Legendary jazz and soul musician Gil Scott-heron has died at the age of 62.The iconic artist, poet and activist passed away in New York on Friday afternoon (27May11) after falling sick following a trip to...
By WENN on 28 May 2011
Deep Purple Attack Israel Boycott 'Wimps'
Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice has taken aim at Elvis Costello, Gil Scott-heron and other acts who have boycotted shows in Israel, branding them "real wimps" for allowing politics to get in the way of...
By WENN on 13 May 2011
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